Posts Tagged ‘Dexter Fowler’

Jan19th

Rockies Avoid Arbitration, Sign Spilborghs for two years

AUTHOR: David Martin | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: None Yet

The Colorado Rockies are experiencing a problem for the first time in their history.  They have too much depth.
As they head into the 2010 season looking to make the playoffs for a second straight season, the Rockies have signed outfielder Ryan Spilborghs to a two-year deal worth $3.25 million according to the Denver Post.
Spilborghs was slated to be the Rockies centerfielder heading into the 2009 campaign until the team made the decision to have prized prospect Dexter Fowler make the jump from Double-A to the big leagues.  On top of losing his starting job, Spilborghs struggled through a tough season. [...]